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fwhilton
Inspiring
November 6, 2017
Question

Can't Edit Text in a Clipping Mask

  • November 6, 2017
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Okay... another bug.

In 2017 AI CC, after using a clipping mask with text on the inside, you could edit your text when you double clicked on the clipping group/mask.

Now in AI CC 2018, you can't

See my screenshot. If text is inside a clipping/group mask, when you try to edit it, the Text properties DO NOT SHOW UP on the Properties Panel.

I can open the separate Character Panel itself, but it is missing half of the setting. Why?

So, to get around this, I have to cut the text out, paste on the main layer, edit it and then cut/paste it back inside my clipping mask.

Or, release the entire mask, make my edits then re-group/mask it afterwards.

C'mon you guys... don't you even check out your work before releasing it. Geeeze.

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      Ton Frederiks
      Community Expert
      Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      November 7, 2017

      You can report the missing Character panel in the properties panel here:

      Adobe Illustrator Feedback

      To have Character options accesible, you could add the Control panel to your workspace.

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      fwhiltonAuthor
      Inspiring
      November 7, 2017

      Okay... the Options in the Character Panel displays all settings.

      Good. At least I can edit all the text settings.

      I will submit bug... But, it's not a feature request.

      They were just lazy and didn't test it afterwards

      Thanks all

        paulwieczorek
        paulwieczorek
        Inspiring
        February 5, 2018

        I had a 2 month brake from designing a logo so wasn't really paying attention to the new interface but! At the moment I actually am and found the same problem as Yours - it seems that Adobe who sells User Experience App has no idea about UX. I reported several missing options or illogical placement of some functions/buttons also in other apps' forums.

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        Anonymous
        November 7, 2017

        fwhilton  schrieb

        Okay... another bug.

        In 2017 AI CC, after using a clipping mask with text on the inside, you could edit your text when you double clicked on the clipping group/mask.

        Now in AI CC 2018, you can't

        With Windows 10 I can activate the text with a double click and edit with another double click.

        See my screenshot. If text is inside a clipping/group mask, when you try to edit it, the Text properties DO NOT SHOW UP on the Properties Panel.

        You are right.

        I can open the separate Character Panel itself, but it is missing half of the setting. Why?

        Open the character panel menu and activate the options (something like Show Options)

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